Home again. And yet once again my thanks to Megan for posting updates.
And to all of you who kept TheMasterOfTheUniverse and I in prayer.

The last few weeks have been a revolving door between the hospital
and home. I have been praying for understanding and acceptance, yet I can’t seem to help feeling resentful that this spinal fusion turned into such a nightmare.

I was not a good patient this trip, I was upset and verbal. I was incredibly sick. In fact I had completely lost my sense of humor.
Thursday night (November 1st) the surgeon’s office called in a tranquilizer for me because it would be hours before a bed was available. I was hysterical and scared.

The hardware that was to protect my spine while the fusion occurred is gone,
Removed with care by our surgeon.( Whom I suspect wishes he had never met me!)

It appeared that the symptoms were indictitive of another spinal infection.
It was however salmonella poisoning. I am not even going to share the intrusive
Tests that were done to find this, it was unpleasant.

Just for a recap. Aug. 23rd, the spinal fusion was done.

Sept 5th. I was admitted to have an infection cleaned out of the surgical site. We were told it was a MRSA Staphylococcus. We were later told it wasn’t.

Sept 10th. I had a Hickman’s Catheter inserted into my heart so I could go home on IVs.

Oct 2nd, I was admitted with a blood infection. (Also Staphylococcus)

Nov.1st. I was admitted with a suspected hardware infection. Surgery followed on
Friday Nov.2nd

Thursday Nov. 8th, we were told that what I had was a severe case of salmonella poisoning.

So the protective hardware is out.

I am still suffering from the effects of salmonella, and
the third back surgery. I am very tired and very thankful for all of your prayers.